Shahrir's suit frivolous, driven by personal vendetta, says ex-AG

Former attorney-general (AG) Tommy Thomas contended that the lawsuit against him by former Felda chairperson Shahrir Samad is unsustainable under the law.

He also claimed the legal action was driven by Shahrir’s personal vendetta after the latter was investigated, arrested, and charged over alleged money laundering of RM1 million purportedly received from former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.

In an affidavit in support of an application to nullify Shahrir’s (above) civil action, Thomas alleged that...